Strategic development scheme allocations for 1994–95 were determined by a number of factors which were common to bids from all authorities.

A strategic approach was positively encouraged and bids forming part of an acceptable local strategy received priority. Associated factors taken fully into account included value for money, jobs created, voluntary sector input, sustainable economic development and private sector investment.

Within this framework the merits of Aberconwy borough council's bids were assessed against those of competing bids from other authorities for finite resources.